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Perkins County

Nebraska · 2,858 residents · 883.313 sq mi
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Perkins County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,389. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,858
−11%since 2000
from 3,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Perkins County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,389
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,535
+88%since 2000
from $17,830 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,090)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(74)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,620)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(146)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1%(30)
Diversity Score15.9%(454)
Diversity Score
16
+152%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Perkins County to nearby counties

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Home value$165,900+40%
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PERKINS COUNTY VS
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Home value$168,000+42%
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PERKINS COUNTY VS
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PERKINS COUNTY VS
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Home value$149,000+26%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perkins County, Nebraska?

Perkins County, Nebraska has about 2,858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perkins County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Perkins County, Nebraska earns about $61,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perkins County, Nebraska expensive?

In Perkins County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Perkins County, Nebraska?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Perkins County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perkins County, Nebraska?

About 6.7% of people in Perkins County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perkins County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Perkins County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 509 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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